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Hippeastrum Herb. Amaryllis · Ornamentals · bred by Ben van Geest

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the group of large-flowered Hippeastrum. The flower is colored red with a white center and a bright green or lime throat; the petals may have wavy edges. Several large flowers are formed on a peduncle reaching a height of 45–60 cm.

The plant is used as a pot plant and for forcing. The flowering period usually occurs 4–6 weeks after planting the bulb, and the flowers are characterized by longevity.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Ben van Geest 39 Developed the variety
Applicant
VBP Breeding B.V. 18 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
VBP Breeding B.V. 18 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20122362
Active
  1. Application filed 26 October 2012
  2. Registered 18 November 2013
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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